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aIt is an era of competition where technology is the biggest tool. Even before they leave schools, children today are under immense pressure to decide a career path and take towards it. Some chose to specialise in their subjects after graduation and opt for higher studies, others take up professional courses to be able to settle in a job as soon as possible. An IT course not only gives you the knowhow about current technology but also teaches about the probabilities about the upcoming technology.  However, choosing IT as a career path is a lot easier said than done. let’s have a look at the do’s and don’ts.
  • Never take up an IT training course just because your friends are doing it. Make sure you have your heart where you are heading. You should have an interest in what you are learning, as well as the right aptitude.
  • nIT training is a way to acquire niche skills. You must always be on lookout for authorised training centers. Training companies that have accreditations from multiple technological conglomerates are your best bet.
  • Do check if the training center is an authorised examination centre as well.
  • Make sure that the infrastructure is top-notch. If the training center has a dedicated data center, you would be better served.
  • Ascertain that the training center also provides access to labs and emphasizes on practical training, and hands-on learning. Theoretical knowledge can serve you no good while dealing in the field.
  • Read up on the student testimonials, if any, written for the training organisation.
  • Try to talk to a few former students. Often, some institutes befool students by promising a lab upgrade during the course of study, make sure this doesn’t happen.
  • Check if the training center provides after course support, so that when you make the transition into the workplace, you can easily troubleshoot the technical problems with the trainers’ help.
  • Do check the credentials of the trainers. If the trainers are certified by the technological conglomerate that they impart trainings on, it’s a huge green tick for the Training organization.
  • Don’t judge a course or a training center by the course fee. Niche IT Courses often tend to be heavier on the pocket, but the Return on Investment is pretty spectacular.
  • Don’t choose courses at random because everyone is suddenly going gaga over it. Understand your needs, research, and then choose a particular course or set of courses to fulfill your requirements.
  • Don’t stop only at your course. Enquire if the training center provides combo courses that focus on additional skills important for career development   The writer is Rohit Aggarwal, CEO Koenig Solutions
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